Vintage Microscience 8040-58 42.5MB MFM 3.5" Hard Drive - Retro Computing HDD

Item Specifics:

Brand: Microscience International Corporation

Model: 8040-58

Type: Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Form Factor: 3.5 in

Interface: MFM (ST-506/412)

Storage Capacity: 42.5 MB (855 Cylinders / 7 Heads / 17 Sectors)

Country/Region of Manufacture: Singapore

Description:

Up for sale is a rare piece of computing history: a Microscience International Corporation 8040-58 hard drive. This 3.5-inch MFM drive was manufactured around 1990 and was commonly found in late 286 and early 386-era systems.

Condition:

Untested: This drive is being sold As-Is for parts, repair. I do not have the legacy controller card or vintage hardware required to test its functionality.

Physical Condition: The drive is in good cosmetic condition for its age. The original labels are intact, including the warranty seal (though the company is defunct).

History: Removed from a legacy system. It has been stored in a dry environment.

Note to Buyers:

This drive uses the legacy MFM interface, not IDE or SATA. Please ensure your vintage controller is compatible with this specific geometry (855 Cyl, 7 Heads, 17 Sec) before purchasing.

Vintage Microscience 8040-58 42.5MB MFM 3.5" Hard Drive - Retro Computing HDD

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